In that 2001 case, a District Court preliminary hearing was set for August 29, but when a Huntsville Police Department investigator did not show, Judge Susan Moquin dismissed the Bice case, according to a court docket.
That would be the cocaine charge. Isn't it unusual for the police rep to NOT show, for a felony charge, knowing the case would then be dismissed? I find that VERY odd.
I find that very odd too. Did money change hands with the cop? It's been known to happen. Does the Bice family have some power and influence in Huntsville?
Good for the prosecutors who refiled the charges.
I'm getting a bit disgusted at the coverup by American Idol producers.
With Scott, the incident happened a while back, and all it was was a domestic dispute.
Cocaine charges are much more serious. Bo got off with a slap on the wrist.
I don't always buy these "born-again" stories.
OK--so the producers knew. Guess thay thought it didn't matter. What is this show...America's Favorite Punk?
From mtv.com:
Twenty-nine-year-old Bice, widely considered a favorite to win the fourth season of "American Idol" (see " 'American Idol' Recap: Anthony Tugs Heartstrings, Pulls Off Celine Dion"), will continue to compete.
"The information disclosed on various salacious gossip Web sites regarding Bo Bice's past was already well-known to FOX and the producers of 'American Idol,' " a show spokesperson said in a statement. "From the beginning, Bo was honest and forthcoming in revealing his previous indiscretions and their outcome."
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Hah! Are we a "salacious gossip website?"
Not if the investigator is at another more violent offender's trial. Sometimes these trials are at the same time and they have to choose or the d.a. on the case didn't get the info. to the investigator. However, last night on the local affiliate they had the story. One person said Bo took the rap for a family member who had a record.(which if he did that was not helping his family member) Also his preacher from his church was on and said that Bo is not perfect but that he has turned his life around completely.
Personally, I thought Bo should go even before his arrest info came out. IMO, he's dull, he's limited, he's not an exciting performer. He seems beige to me, a pale imitation of more talented singers. There are hundreds of guys like Bo in LA, playing around town at smaller clubs, some even playing for handouts on Venice Beach.
The very young kids, tomorrow's audience, are probably voting for Anthony, who seems to have enough talent for professional trainers and coaches to work with. He could become a competent singer of songs in his range, which is not a bad range. And he's cute. He could be featured in a Disney movie perhaps.
Vonzelle has the fire to take her to stardom, a strong though uneven voice, but also needs professional training.
Carrie is strictly Country.
Scott? Fat Ruben looked much worse on stage, IMO, but had a better voice. With months at a health spa and the right handlers, Scott could turn pro, though stardom seems out of his reach.
If I were a judge, especially one who had a financial interest in the careers of the winners, I'd want to keep Anthony and Vonzelle around til the end. They're engaging and seem to have talent enough to develope, encourage, and further.